Proposal for the City of Sacramento to Pass a Resolution to Request an Opt-Out of the...

Proposal for the Proposal for the City of Sacramento City of Sacramento to Pass a Resolution to Pass a Resolution to Request an Opt-Out of to Request an Opt-Out of

the Sacramento-Yolo the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control Mosquito & Vector Control

District’s Aerial Spraying for District’s Aerial Spraying for West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus

Proposal for the Proposal for the City of Sacramento City of Sacramento to Pass a Resolution to Pass a Resolution to Request an Opt-Out of to Request an Opt-Out of

the Sacramento-Yolo the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control Mosquito & Vector Control

District’s Aerial Spraying for District’s Aerial Spraying for West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus

Presented by:Presented by:

2005Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District (SYMVCD) began aerially spraying pesticides over large urban areas in Sacramento and Yolo Counties

2006SYMVCD aerially sprayed large portions of Yolo County including residents of the City of Davis

2007SYMVCD prematurely sprayed aerially over urban areas of Sacramento County in response to only one confirmed human case.

2005Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District (SYMVCD) began aerially spraying pesticides over large urban areas in Sacramento and Yolo Counties

2006SYMVCD aerially sprayed large portions of Yolo County including residents of the City of Davis

2007SYMVCD prematurely sprayed aerially over urban areas of Sacramento County in response to only one confirmed human case.

Public Health Based on Public Health Based on Fear Not FactFear Not Fact

Public Health Based on Public Health Based on Fear Not FactFear Not Fact

• Use of the word “epidemic” is ambiguous and inappropriate

• Across the country, communities that have chosen not to spray adulticides have done as well as or better with regard to WNv infection rates when compared to nearby communities that did spray

• Use of the word “epidemic” is ambiguous and inappropriate

• Across the country, communities that have chosen not to spray adulticides have done as well as or better with regard to WNv infection rates when compared to nearby communities that did spray

Putting WNv in PerspectiveWest Nile virus is a disease of concern and

here is the broader public health perspective:

Putting WNv in PerspectiveWest Nile virus is a disease of concern and

here is the broader public health perspective:

28 deaths from WNv in 2004






Over 7000 annual deaths from influenza

Over 12,000 annual deaths from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Over 6000 annual deaths from ESLD (End Stage Liver Disease)

Over 7000 annual deaths from influenza

Over 12,000 annual deaths from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Over 6000 annual deaths from ESLD (End Stage Liver Disease)

Source: California Department of Health Services

IN ALL OF CALIFORNIA… IN ALL OF CALIFORNIA…

Estimated deaths from Breast Cancer Estimated deaths from Breast Cancer in California in 2007:in California in 2007:

Estimated deaths from Breast Cancer Estimated deaths from Breast Cancer in California in 2007:in California in 2007:

4,1304,130Estimated deaths from Lung Cancer Estimated deaths from Lung Cancer

in California in 2007:in California in 2007:Estimated deaths from Lung Cancer Estimated deaths from Lung Cancer

in California in 2007:in California in 2007:

13,22013,220Source: US Mortality Public Use Data Tapes, 1969-2004, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006. ©2007, American Cancer Society, Inc., Surveillance Research

Every life does count!!Aerial spraying of pesticides:

Every life does count!!Aerial spraying of pesticides:

• Puts more people at risk, especially the immunocompromised, serious and chronically ill

• Creates secondary public health problems that add to the already overburdened health care system and drive up health care costs overall

• Undermines and directs resources away from proper and safe methods of mosquito control

• Gives people a false sense of security

• Puts more people at risk, especially the immunocompromised, serious and chronically ill

• Creates secondary public health problems that add to the already overburdened health care system and drive up health care costs overall

• Undermines and directs resources away from proper and safe methods of mosquito control

• Gives people a false sense of security

• The expenditure of $666,000 tax dollars on an ineffective method of mosquito control puts people’s health and lives at risk when increasing efforts in education and larviciding have been shown to be more effective

• That amount of money would have more than doubled the budget for more effective approaches such as public outreach and education.

• The expenditure of $666,000 tax dollars on an ineffective method of mosquito control puts people’s health and lives at risk when increasing efforts in education and larviciding have been shown to be more effective

• That amount of money would have more than doubled the budget for more effective approaches such as public outreach and education.

Cost of SYMVCD Aerial Adult Cost of SYMVCD Aerial Adult Mosquito Control Operation in 2005Mosquito Control Operation in 2005

Cost of SYMVCD Aerial Adult Cost of SYMVCD Aerial Adult Mosquito Control Operation in 2005Mosquito Control Operation in 2005

West Nile Virus Surveillance and Control in the SYMVCD, David Brown et al, SYMVCD and CDHS (2005)

Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Mosquito Control is:Adult Mosquito Control is:Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Mosquito Control is:Adult Mosquito Control is:

• Unproven• Unsafe

and . . . • Circumvents Local Control

Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Mosquito Control is:Adult Mosquito Control is:

UnprovenUnproven

Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Mosquito Control is:Adult Mosquito Control is:

UnprovenUnproven

• No studies show conclusively that aerial spraying eliminates or decreases the incidence of West Nile virus infections

• Two studies cited by SYMVCD claiming efficacy of aerial spraying have not been published in peer reviewed literature

Efficacy of aerosols for suppressing Efficacy of aerosols for suppressing Culex vectors of West Nile virusCulex vectors of West Nile virus

Efficacy of aerosols for suppressing Efficacy of aerosols for suppressing Culex vectors of West Nile virusCulex vectors of West Nile virus

According to a November 2006 research paper by the Harvard School of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, a more toxic pesticide was found to be ineffective at reducing the transmission of WNv.

“We find that ULV applications of resmethrin had little or no impact on the Culex vectors of WNv, even at maximum permitted rates of application. A model simulating the major outcomes of such treatments indicates that they are unlikely to reduce the force of transmission of such an arbovirus (Newton and Reiter 1992).”

“We found that the aerosol plume may have failed to contact the target mosquitoes and conclude that such insecticidal aerosols ... may not effectively reduce the force of transmission of WNv.”

According to a November 2006 research paper by the Harvard School of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control, a more toxic pesticide was found to be ineffective at reducing the transmission of WNv.

“We find that ULV applications of resmethrin had little or no impact on the Culex vectors of WNv, even at maximum permitted rates of application. A model simulating the major outcomes of such treatments indicates that they are unlikely to reduce the force of transmission of such an arbovirus (Newton and Reiter 1992).”

“We found that the aerosol plume may have failed to contact the target mosquitoes and conclude that such insecticidal aerosols ... may not effectively reduce the force of transmission of WNv.”Efficacy of Resmethrin Aerosols Applied from the Road for Suppressing Culex Vectors of West Nile

Virus, Reddy et al. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2006

The real truth is...The real truth is...The real truth is...The real truth is...

Adulticide spraying has little or no effect on the decrease in WNv infection rates

Adulticide spraying has little or no effect on the decrease in WNv infection rates

• WNv infection rates have an exponential increase, a peak and a longer exponential decrease

• Sacramento has already reached and passed the peak and is in a natural decrease into

chronic endemicity

• WNv infection rates have an exponential increase, a peak and a longer exponential decrease

• Sacramento has already reached and passed the peak and is in a natural decrease into

chronic endemicity

"A great deal is being done to reduce risk due to West Nile virus, but we have no idea about the efficacy of such measures," asserts Andrew Spielman, Professor of Tropical Public Health, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Harvard University. "Infections like this come and go . . . People become most stimulated to do spraying when it's at the peak of the epidemic curve. At that point, anything that you do will work, including doing nothing. You're at the peak, and it's going to go down anyway."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has

previously said that pesticide spraying of adult mosquitoes is

the least effective method of mosquito management.

We've learned from . . .

• Lead in paint

• DDT in pesticides

• Chemicals in cigarettes

We've learned from . . .

• Lead in paint

• DDT in pesticides

• Chemicals in cigarettes

Better Safe Than SorryBetter Safe Than SorryBetter Safe Than SorryBetter Safe Than Sorry

These lessons must be applied to mosquito control.

These lessons must be applied to mosquito control.

Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adulticide Mosquito Control is:Adulticide Mosquito Control is: UnsafeUnsafe

Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adulticide Mosquito Control is:Adulticide Mosquito Control is: UnsafeUnsafe

• It is a violation of federal and state law for licensed pesticide applicators, distributors, or manufacturers

to claim or imply that any pesticide is safe.

• Cumulative exposure from multiple applications increases the risks for serious health effects

• Pesticides are only tested individually, ignoring the synergistic effects of multiple ingredients which create far more toxic chemicals

• PBO is listed by the EPA as a group C (possible) carcinogen

• It is a violation of federal and state law for licensed pesticide applicators, distributors, or manufacturers

to claim or imply that any pesticide is safe.

• Cumulative exposure from multiple applications increases the risks for serious health effects

• Pesticides are only tested individually, ignoring the synergistic effects of multiple ingredients which create far more toxic chemicals

• PBO is listed by the EPA as a group C (possible) carcinogen

• The largest part of this mixture represents the most persistent danger to the community - PBO

• The next largest portion of this mix is unlisted

• Pyrethrin itself contributes to a number of debilitating diseases, and is enhanced by the synergistic effects of PBO

• The largest part of this mixture represents the most persistent danger to the community - PBO

• The next largest portion of this mix is unlisted

• Pyrethrin itself contributes to a number of debilitating diseases, and is enhanced by the synergistic effects of PBO

Evergreen 60-6Evergreen 60-6Evergreen 60-6Evergreen 60-6 Pyrethrin (6%) + PBO (60%)

+ Unknown Ingredients (34%)

= Unsafe Product

Pyrethrin (6%) + PBO (60%) + Unknown

Ingredients (34%) = Unsafe Product

Pyrethrin– Contact poison– Potential endocrine disruptors

- Linked to breast and other cancers - Increases risk of childhood brain cancer and leukemia

Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO)– Suspected reproductive toxin– Suspected carcinogen and allergen– Hepatotoxic

- Synergizes cholinesterase inhibitors - Compromises liver function

"Inert" or Other Ingredients– Trade secrets– Make the active ingredient more potent

or easier to use

Pyrethrin– Contact poison– Potential endocrine disruptors

- Linked to breast and other cancers - Increases risk of childhood brain cancer and leukemia

Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO)– Suspected reproductive toxin– Suspected carcinogen and allergen– Hepatotoxic

- Synergizes cholinesterase inhibitors - Compromises liver function

"Inert" or Other Ingredients– Trade secrets– Make the active ingredient more potent

or easier to use

Possible Serious Human Health Effects Possible Serious Human Health Effects of Pyrethrin and PBOof Pyrethrin and PBO

Possible Serious Human Health Effects Possible Serious Human Health Effects of Pyrethrin and PBOof Pyrethrin and PBO

HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALSCAUTION

Harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin or inhaled. Causes eye irritation. Do not induce vomiting because of aspiration pneumonia hazard. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mist. Avoid contamination of food and feedstuffs.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDSThis pesticide is highly toxic to fish. For terrestrial uses, do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Drift from treated areas may be hazardous to organisms in adjacent aquatic sites. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment washwaters.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE Do not apply this product in a way that will contact workers or other persons, either directly or through drift. Only protected handlers may be in the area during application. For any requirement specific to your State or Tribe, consult the agency responsible for pesticide regulation.

Evergreen 60-6 Product LabelEvergreen 60-6 Product LabelEvergreen 60-6 Product LabelEvergreen 60-6 Product Label

Public Health ConcernsPublic Health ConcernsPublic Health ConcernsPublic Health ConcernsCalifornia Department of Health Services claims that there have been no adverse health effects from the spray, however ...

California Department of Health Services claims that there have been no adverse health effects from the spray, however ...

• Neither the public, health care providers, nor medical professionals have been educated to recognize the symptoms of pesticide poisoning

• Epidemiologic studies have not been conducted to confirm whether Sacramento or Yolo area residents’ health was adversely affected by WNv aerial pesticide exposure, including the at-risk population

• Symptoms of pesticide poisoning can include: Headaches, dizziness, sore throat, difficulty breathing, eye irritation, skin rash, asthma, hives, shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, labored breathing

• Neither the public, health care providers, nor medical professionals have been educated to recognize the symptoms of pesticide poisoning

• Epidemiologic studies have not been conducted to confirm whether Sacramento or Yolo area residents’ health was adversely affected by WNv aerial pesticide exposure, including the at-risk population

• Symptoms of pesticide poisoning can include: Headaches, dizziness, sore throat, difficulty breathing, eye irritation, skin rash, asthma, hives, shortness of breath, nausea, diarrhea, labored breathing

Public Health EducationPublic Health EducationPublic Health EducationPublic Health Education

• SYMVCD is spending valuable tax dollars educating school children, rather than targeting public education and outreach programs toward the most vulnerable elderly, immune- compromised, and other at risk populations, as recommended by the CDC

• Residents have the option of accepting individual responsibility by protecting themselves from mosquitoes, whereas exposure to pesticides from aerial spraying is unavoidable

• SYMVCD is spending valuable tax dollars educating school children, rather than targeting public education and outreach programs toward the most vulnerable elderly, immune- compromised, and other at risk populations, as recommended by the CDC

• Residents have the option of accepting individual responsibility by protecting themselves from mosquitoes, whereas exposure to pesticides from aerial spraying is unavoidable

The elderly and immune-compromised are the most susceptible to illness caused by WNv . . .The elderly and immune-compromised are the most susceptible to illness caused by WNv . . .

The Elderly and Immune-compromised are the The Elderly and Immune-compromised are the Most Susceptible to Illness Caused by WNvMost Susceptible to Illness Caused by WNv

The Elderly and Immune-compromised are the The Elderly and Immune-compromised are the Most Susceptible to Illness Caused by WNvMost Susceptible to Illness Caused by WNv

CDC recommendations and guidelines:

• While persons of any age can be infected with WNV, US surveillance data indicate that persons over age 50 are at higher risk for severe disease and death due to WNV infection

• Collaboration with organizations that have an established relationship with mature adults, such as the AARP, senior centers, or programs for adult learners

- Include images of older adults in promotional materials

- Identify activities in your area where older adults may be exposed to mosquito bites (e.g. jogging, golf, gardening)

CDC recommendations and guidelines:

• While persons of any age can be infected with WNV, US surveillance data indicate that persons over age 50 are at higher risk for severe disease and death due to WNV infection

• Collaboration with organizations that have an established relationship with mature adults, such as the AARP, senior centers, or programs for adult learners

- Include images of older adults in promotional materials

- Identify activities in your area where older adults may be exposed to mosquito bites (e.g. jogging, golf, gardening)

Environmental RisksEnvironmental RisksEnvironmental RisksEnvironmental Risks• "Published risk assessments and EPA's PBO risk assessment

have failed to consider the potential for PBO to enhance toxicity of insecticides already in the environment."

• "Sediment concentrations of pyrethrins in Sacramento creeks increased from <1 íg/kg before treatment to about 400 íg/kg in some samples after spraying."

• "The greatest aquatic risk of aerial application of insecticide was not toxicity of pyrethrins or PBO individually, but was the synergy between PBO and preexisting pyrethroids in creek sediments.

• PBO concentrations of 2-4 íg/L were widespread in Sacramento creeks after aerial spraying... sediments. This PBO concentration was sufficient to approximately double the toxicity of Strong Ranch Slough sediment in laboratory tests."

Aquatic Effects of Aerial Spraying for Mosquito Control over an Urban AreaWeston, D. P. et al. Environ. Sci. and Technol. July 2006

• ‘Low dose’ aerial adulticiding put more than 12,000 pounds of active ingredients into Sacramento’s air

• Over 6 nights of aerial spraying during August 2005, an average of 55,000 acres was sprayed with pesticides to equal .66 oz per acre or 36,300 oz per flight x 6 flights, resulting in more than 6 tons of poisonous toxins in the air

• ‘Low dose’ aerial adulticiding put more than 12,000 pounds of active ingredients into Sacramento’s air

• Over 6 nights of aerial spraying during August 2005, an average of 55,000 acres was sprayed with pesticides to equal .66 oz per acre or 36,300 oz per flight x 6 flights, resulting in more than 6 tons of poisonous toxins in the air

The Grand Experiment of 2005The Grand Experiment of 2005The Grand Experiment of 2005The Grand Experiment of 2005

55,000 acres at 2/3 oz per acre* = 55,000 (2/3) = 36,300 oz / 16 oz / lb = 2,268.75 lbs or more than one ton for each flight x 6 flights* Source: Gary W. Goodman, SYMVCD

• Source reduction / water management

• Aggressive public education and outreach

• Accelerated larviciding

Most Effective and Safe Most Effective and Safe Methods of Mosquito ControlMethods of Mosquito Control

Most Effective and Safe Most Effective and Safe Methods of Mosquito ControlMethods of Mosquito Control

Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Mosquito Control:Mosquito Control:

Circumvents Local ControlCircumvents Local Control

Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Aerial Spraying of Pesticides for Adult Mosquito Control:Mosquito Control:

Circumvents Local ControlCircumvents Local Control

• Citizens have no recourse and elected public officials are not being consulted by SYMVCD

• Special districts have authority that supersedes public oversight and involvement in the decision over choosing the risk of exposure to WNv vs. the dangers of pesticide exposure

• Neighborhoods and organic farms that have eliminated all larval breeding habitats on their property may be sprayed regardless

• Citizens have no recourse and elected public officials are not being consulted by SYMVCD

• Special districts have authority that supersedes public oversight and involvement in the decision over choosing the risk of exposure to WNv vs. the dangers of pesticide exposure

• Neighborhoods and organic farms that have eliminated all larval breeding habitats on their property may be sprayed regardless

Washington, D.C. does not spray adulticides for mosquitoes because of:Washington, D.C. does not spray adulticides for mosquitoes because of:

As the Capitol of California, we should As the Capitol of California, we should follow in the footsteps of our follow in the footsteps of our

Nation’s Capitol, Washington D.C.Nation’s Capitol, Washington D.C.

As the Capitol of California, we should As the Capitol of California, we should follow in the footsteps of our follow in the footsteps of our

Nation’s Capitol, Washington D.C.Nation’s Capitol, Washington D.C.

- Low efficacy of spraying

- Kills of non-target species

- Potential health risks to a high population of persons affected with respiratory

problems and compromised immune systems

- Low efficacy of spraying

- Kills of non-target species

- Potential health risks to a high population of persons affected with respiratory

problems and compromised immune systems

"When we find West Nile present in mosquito pools here in Washington, D.C., we don't spray,” said Peggy Keller, Chief of the Bureau of Community Hygiene and Animal Disease Prevention in the D.C. Department of Health.

"When we find West Nile present in mosquito pools here in Washington, D.C., we don't spray,” said Peggy Keller, Chief of the Bureau of Community Hygiene and Animal Disease Prevention in the D.C. Department of Health.

“We've learned that the best way to protect the public from both the virus and the pesticides is to intensify our larval program and distribute outreach and education information that emphasizes prevention and protection techniques to the public in the surrounding area."

“We've learned that the best way to protect the public from both the virus and the pesticides is to intensify our larval program and distribute outreach and education information that emphasizes prevention and protection techniques to the public in the surrounding area."

...It's important that residents understand their vital role in protecting themselves from the threat of infection.

While some welcome spraying for mosquitoes, the fact is that spraying will not eliminate the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.

...the toxins used in spraying may have side effects that generally outweigh the limited positive impacts.

...It's important that residents understand their vital role in protecting themselves from the threat of infection.

While some welcome spraying for mosquitoes, the fact is that spraying will not eliminate the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses.

...the toxins used in spraying may have side effects that generally outweigh the limited positive impacts.

Fort Worth, Texas does not Spray for Fort Worth, Texas does not Spray for Adult MosquitoesAdult Mosquitoes


... adding harmful chemicals to the environment can have unwanted secondary effects to both air and water.

...thousands of Fort Worth residents living with respiratory problems such as asthma would be in danger of an outset of symptoms.

The city's plan can be described as a "Let's do-it-together plan." The city, county and state are doing their part by monitoring for West Nile and providing residents with the information they need to protect themselves. Now it's the residents' responsibility to use that information.

... adding harmful chemicals to the environment can have unwanted secondary effects to both air and water.

...thousands of Fort Worth residents living with respiratory problems such as asthma would be in danger of an outset of symptoms.

The city's plan can be described as a "Let's do-it-together plan." The city, county and state are doing their part by monitoring for West Nile and providing residents with the information they need to protect themselves. Now it's the residents' responsibility to use that information.



SYMVCD InconsistenciesSYMVCD InconsistenciesSYMVCD InconsistenciesSYMVCD Inconsistencies

• In 2005, the recommendation was to stay inside, in 2007, very little is being said with regard to safety precautions and how to avoid exposure to pesticides

• Prior to the recent 2007 spraying, there were only two human cases of WNv and one of those was attributed to a Texas transmission, yet aerial spraying commenced

• In 2006, there were many more cases of human infection, yet SYMCD did not deem it necessary to conduct aerial pesticide operations over urban areas of Sacramento County

• In 2005, the recommendation was to stay inside, in 2007, very little is being said with regard to safety precautions and how to avoid exposure to pesticides

• Prior to the recent 2007 spraying, there were only two human cases of WNv and one of those was attributed to a Texas transmission, yet aerial spraying commenced

• In 2006, there were many more cases of human infection, yet SYMCD did not deem it necessary to conduct aerial pesticide operations over urban areas of Sacramento County

More SYMVCD InconsistenciesMore SYMVCD InconsistenciesMore SYMVCD InconsistenciesMore SYMVCD Inconsistencies

• Organic farms were sprayed

- Buffer zones were inadequate

- Buffer zone determination methods unknown

- SYMVCD unwilling or unable to disclose their calculations in determining buffer zone

- Did not turn spray off when passing over registered organic farms, even though they said they would

• Organic farms were sprayed

- Buffer zones were inadequate

- Buffer zone determination methods unknown

- SYMVCD unwilling or unable to disclose their calculations in determining buffer zone

- Did not turn spray off when passing over registered organic farms, even though they said they would

More SYMVCD InconsistenciesMore SYMVCD InconsistenciesMore SYMVCD InconsistenciesMore SYMVCD Inconsistencies

SYMVCD keeps changing their criteria for determining application of aerial spraying

- Sprayed at level 5 in 2005 and began spraying at level 4 in 2007

SYMVCD’s definition of “epidemic” is variable

- Anything over one human infection

- Spraying based on “epidemic” in mosquitoes and birds, not actual human cases

SYMVCD keeps changing their criteria for determining application of aerial spraying

- Sprayed at level 5 in 2005 and began spraying at level 4 in 2007

SYMVCD’s definition of “epidemic” is variable

- Anything over one human infection

- Spraying based on “epidemic” in mosquitoes and birds, not actual human cases

SYMVCD Spraying SYMVCD Spraying Notification IrregularitiesNotification Irregularities

SYMVCD Spraying SYMVCD Spraying Notification IrregularitiesNotification Irregularities

Notification inadequate

- Reliance on TV, radio and newspaper misses large segments of the population

- Email notification provides last minute notice with no time to plan

- SYMVCD phone system does not provide updated information and no access to accurate spraying schedules after hours

- Many people do not know they are being sprayed

Notification inadequate

- Reliance on TV, radio and newspaper misses large segments of the population

- Email notification provides last minute notice with no time to plan

- SYMVCD phone system does not provide updated information and no access to accurate spraying schedules after hours

- Many people do not know they are being sprayed

Misleading information from SYMVCDMisleading information from SYMVCD

WNv infection was NOT eliminated!WNv infection was NOT eliminated!

West Nile Virus Surveillance and Control in the SYMVCD, David Brown et al, SYMVCD and CDHS (2005)

NO

Is Aerial Spraying the Most Is Aerial Spraying the Most Effective and Humane Way to Effective and Humane Way to

Spend Public Health Spend Public Health Resources???Resources???

Is Aerial Spraying the Most Is Aerial Spraying the Most Effective and Humane Way to Effective and Humane Way to

Spend Public Health Spend Public Health Resources???Resources???

Due to the dangers and unreliability Due to the dangers and unreliability of the SYMVCD current of the SYMVCD current

methodology, we formally urge the methodology, we formally urge the City of Sacramento to adopt a City of Sacramento to adopt a

resolution to request opting-out of resolution to request opting-out of the aerial spray application of the aerial spray application of

pesticides.pesticides.

Due to the dangers and unreliability Due to the dangers and unreliability of the SYMVCD current of the SYMVCD current

methodology, we formally urge the methodology, we formally urge the City of Sacramento to adopt a City of Sacramento to adopt a

resolution to request opting-out of resolution to request opting-out of the aerial spray application of the aerial spray application of

pesticides.pesticides.

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